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I grew up in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park near Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Surrounded by natural outdoor beauty I have always been a very outdoors person. I love travelling and seeing different landscapes and cultures around the work. While most of my career has been purely scientific, I use photography as a creative outlet.

After university in Leeds, I embarked on a round the world trip which included south east Asia, Australia, New Zealand, USA and a year in Canada. Since then I have had a long stint in Bath, UK, followed by another trip with my wife around south east asia and settling in New Zealand for nearly 3 years. We now live in Four Crosses, Powys, near the border with Shropshire.

I am a competent skier, climber, caver and mountaineer. I use weather sealed equipment so I can shoot in all weathers and sub-zero temperatures. To aid my photographic journey and access different environments, I have the Rescue 3 Working at height qualification and have completed a course at Plas Y Brenin National Outdoor Centre for the use of single and twin rope safety systems for rigging in the outdoor environment. I am also a qualified Drone pilot with certification to work within the A1, A2 and A3 categories. While I love a good adventure, my personal safety and safety of those around me is at the centre of everything I do.